Graham's groundbreaking hearing begins

Summary of 11 articles · Updated Jun 18, 2014

Graham's grievance hearing began Tuesday and is expected to conclude Wednesday. Lions rookie tight end Eric Ebron will be paying close attention to the result of New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham's arbitration hearing this week. Graham, a first-te… (more)am All-Pro in 2013, is arguing he should be paid as a wide receiver after catching 86 passes for 1,215 yards and 16 touchdowns while primarily lining up in the slot last season. Burbank ruled against the Saints twice in 2012, once siding with Drew Brees over his franchise tag dispute, and also ruling that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had the authority to discipline Saints players for their role in the team's alleged bounty program.

Jimmy Graham's Twitter Proves He's A Tight End, Claims NFL

Jimmy Graham's grievance hearing is expected to conclude today; the Saints star is seeking to be labeled as a wide receiver instead of a tight end for franchise tag purposes. According to Ian Rapoport, one of the NFL's arguments is that Graham lists him…

Jimmy Graham decision could affect Lions

It likely won’t be an issue for a half-decade with the Detroit Lions, and by then much might have changed in the NFL and how tight ends and bigger wide receivers are viewed. But there has to be a lot of interest in what is going on down south in New Orl…

Report: Twitter bio used vs. Saints' Graham

Graham, Saints finally square off over franchise tag

It almost happened between the Packers and Jermichael Finley. It would have happened between the Titans and Jared Cook. It’s finally happening between the Saints and Jimmy Graham. Tight end or receiver for franchise-tag purposes has become the question …

Jimmy Graham Plays Tag

Graham, Saints should strike deal now

It’s probably fair to paint Jimmy Graham as the underdog in his long-awaited grievance hearing, which is scheduled to begin Tuesday. However, I think it’s the New Orleans Saints that stand the most to lose. That’s why the best play for both sides is to …